Otrivine Antistin Eye Drops are for temporary relief of: redness and itching of the eye caused by seasonal and perennial allergies such as hay fever and house dust allergy.

• Otrivine Antistin Eye Drops are a combination of a decongestant and an anti-allergic agent

The usual dosage of Otrivine Antistin Eye Drops is:

• Follow the instructions in your own product carefully

Adults & children over 12 years: One or two drops in each eye, two or three times each day

The elderly: One drop in each eye, two or three times each day

New Restrictions: Otrivine Antistin Eye Drops are not now recommended for children under 12 years old

How to use your Otrivine Antistin Eye Drops:

• Tilt your head backwards
• Rest one hand on your cheek and gently pull down your lower eye lid
• Look upward
• Squeeze the bottle to release one or two drops into the eye
• Close your eyelid for a short time
• Repeat for the other eye

Note: Do not touch your eye with the tip of the dropper

Otrivine Antistin Eye Drops contain two active ingredients: xylometazoline hydrochloride (0.05% w/v) and antazoline sulphate (0.05% w/v).

Also contains: benzalkonium chloride, boric acid, disodium edetate, sodium tetraborate and water.

Do not use Otrivine Antistin Eye Drop if you:

• Wear contact lenses of any type
• Are allergic to any of the constituents of the drops

Consult your doctor before you use Otrivine Antistin Eye Drops if you:

• Are pregnant or breast-feeding
• Have been treated for eye disease or have had eye surgery before
• Suffer from dry eyes
• Suffer, or have suffered, from glaucoma
• Are taking, or in the last 14 days have taken one of a group of anti-depressant drugs called monoamine oxidase inhibitors.

Consult either your doctor or pharmacist before you use Otrivine Antistin Eye Drops if you:

• Are currently receiving medication from your doctor
• Suffer from high blood pressure, a heart condition, a thyroid problem or diabetes.

Unwanted side effects such as: a stinging sensation on insertion of the drops can occur in some people. Very occasionally other effects such as blurred vision, headache, drowsiness and increased redness of the eye have been reported. In certain sensitive individuals systemic effects may occur and can include irregular heart beat, headache, paleness and sweating.

• Rebound congestion may follow prolonged frequent use

If you experience any pain, changes in vision, continued redness of the eye or if any unwanted effects worsen or last for more that 48 hours, consult your doctor.